Clean The Pollen From Your Home In Three Easy Steps

Summertime in Michigan brings so many great things. Outdoor fun with your family, fishing or camping trips, not to mention so many other outdoor sports and activities. But for allergy sufferers, the warmer weather also brings itchy, irritated eyes, sneezing and a runny nose.

If you or anyone in your family suffers from hay fever or seasonal allergies, you can make your home a haven from those annoying symptoms by following three easy steps that will help to provide clean air that is free from pollen and other allergens in your house.

1 - Install a HEPA Filter

The furnace and air conditioning system in your home has an air filter that should be replaced at least every three months or whenever it becomes visibly dirty. Regular filters do a good job catching dirt and dust before they can enter your ducts.

But if you want a filter that's going to catch even smaller airborne particles like pollen and pet dander, choose a HEPA filter. The ultrafine mesh of a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter will trap more of these allergens to prevent them from getting dispersed throughout your home.

To achieve even cleaner air, you can consider having a UV air sanitizer installed. These units use ultraviolet light to vaporize and virtually eliminate all airborne particles, including microscopic microbes.

2 - Keep Windows and Doors Closed

Now that you have a HEPA filter in place to eliminate pollen that gets into your home, you can greatly limit how much enters in the first place by keeping your windows and doors closed as much as possible. This is particularly important during the early morning hours and mid-day between 10 AM and 3 PM when pollen counts are usually at their highest.

3 - Keep Your Indoor Humidity Under Control

Many allergens, like dust mites and mold spores, love humid air. If you maintain a relative humidity level below 50% in your home, these allergens won't be able to survive. Be careful, however, not to make the air inside too dry, as this can also aggravate allergy symptoms by irritating your sinuses.

If you add a whole home dehumidifier to your air-conditioning system, you'll be able to maintain an optimal humidity level between 40 and 50% that will not only promote clean air in your house but also enhances the overall indoor comfort.

There you have it. Three easy steps to achieving pollen-free clean air in your home. For more home comfort and clean air tips, call the pros at the Meridian Company, in East Lansing, MI at 517-731-0025.